Elizabeth Warren wants a ‘big tent’ party — but only on her terms - The Boston Globe
Democrats will have to be flexible on social issues to win new voters.
“…the share of Democrats identifying as liberal climbed from 33% in 2005 to 59% in 2025. The challenge: Among voters overall, the share identifying as liberal is just 28%.”
That’s why beating GOP requires #BigTent
@liamkerr.bsky.social
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/16/o...
18.01.2026 23:07 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Elizabeth Warren wants a ‘big tent’ party — but only on her terms - The Boston Globe
Democrats will have to be flexible on social issues to win new voters.
The "Politics of Evasion" is back
Progressives are trying to co-opt the Big Tent narrative while dodging unpopular issues they use to exclude
NEW in The Boston Globe on Elizabeth Warren
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/16/o...
16.01.2026 13:25 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Democrats’ Next Step | Interview: Liam Kerr
A thought-provoking look at the internal debates shaping the future of the Democratic Party.
NEW: My #SkiffCast Interview w/ @liamkerr.bsky.social
on the trials & tribulations of pushing the Democratic Party to the competitive center. thedispatch.com/podcast/the-... @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social
27.10.2025 18:59 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
My favorite part of the Deciding to Win report by @simonbazelon.bsky.social @liamkerr.bsky.social and Lauren Pope: A working definition of moderation!
"Being moderate means taking popular, heterodox positions—not defending the establishment."
28.10.2025 17:59 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Introducing DECIDING TO WIN
Postmortem with a plan
🚨 Donald Trump and the Republican Party are damaging our economy and threatening our democracy.
Democrats need to learn how to win again, but they can't do it with the same old tactics and candidates.
Here's exactly how Democrats can start winning: www.welcomestack.org/p/introducin...
27.10.2025 15:07 — 👍 45 🔁 5 💬 13 📌 3
The Tom Suozzi Endorsement
Why Suozzi Keeps Getting It Done
ICYMI: Tom Suozzi was one of the only members in 2024 to go on offense and take the issue of immigration head-on instead of pivoting or ignoring it.
Let’s make sure he wins again in 2026. www.welcomestack.org/p/the-tom-su...
06.09.2025 17:40 — 👍 20 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
890: (the other) Union Pride
Southern Unionists & modern debates
Up North, we celebrate the Revolution, but whisper about the Civil War.
As West Point re-hangs a portrait of Robert E. Lee, it’s time for Democrats to rediscover the other Union pride.
And give credit to the Southern Unionists who made the difference.
www.welcomestack.org/p/890-the-ot...
31.08.2025 15:08 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
890: (the other) Union Pride
Southern Unionists & modern debates
Up North, we celebrate the Revolution, but whisper about the Civil War.
As West Point re-hangs a portrait of Robert E. Lee, it’s time for Democrats to rediscover the other Union pride.
And give credit to the Southern Unionists who made the difference.
www.welcomestack.org/p/890-the-ot...
31.08.2025 15:08 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
894: Living Free in 2027
New Hampshire will be the first primary state
And the first state to vote in the 2028 presidential primary will be ...
www.welcomestack.org/p/894-living...
27.08.2025 22:02 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
896: White House is the New Senate
Realignment required by 2032
Starting in 2032, the White House will look like the Senate.
That should make Democrats nervous, and force changes fast. www.welcomestack.org/p/896-white-...
26.08.2025 16:16 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
896: White House is the New Senate
Realignment required by 2032
With 896 until the first 2028 presidential primary votes are counted, the read of the day says ...
Starting in 2032, the White House is just like the Senate
The current Democratic coalition is shut out without a ton of luck
www.welcomestack.org/p/896-white-...
25.08.2025 21:22 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
896: White House is the New Senate
Realignment required by 2032
With 896 until the first 2028 presidential primary votes are counted, the read of the day says ...
Starting in 2032, the White House is just like the Senate
The current Democratic coalition is shut out without a ton of luck
www.welcomestack.org/p/896-white-...
25.08.2025 21:22 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
898: Moderation on the Merits
Noah Smith connecting effective politics with policy
There is a big debate on moderation wining elections
Today's read of the day is from Noah Smith: does moderation lead to better policy?
www.welcomestack.org/p/898-modera...
23.08.2025 18:31 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
"Literally everyone is triggered"
23.08.2025 18:10 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Wouldn't it just be QIA+ voters who'd be offended?
23.08.2025 18:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
899: Verbal Edge
Third Way's words to avoid
Did moderates just dominate social media for a day by putting out a verbal blacklist?
Sure seems like it
Via @thirdway.bsky.social
www.welcomestack.org/p/899-verbal...
22.08.2025 23:17 — 👍 2 🔁 3 💬 2 📌 0
905: Offensive Measures
WAR helps identify underperforming GOP targets, not just case studies
WAR isn’t just about identifying Democratic overperformers
It helps identify weak Republicans who can be beaten
www.welcomestack.org/p/905-offens...
16.08.2025 20:35 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Tom Suozzi Endorsement
Why Suozzi Keeps Getting It Done
Tom Suozzi was one of the only members in 2024 to go on offense and take the issue of immigration head-on instead of pivoting or ignoring it.
He over performed then. He's going to win again in 2026.
We are proud to endorse him today. www.welcomestack.org/p/the-tom-su...
14.08.2025 19:10 — 👍 26 🔁 6 💬 2 📌 1
You’re talking about this Glenn Elliott?
15.08.2025 02:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
15.08.2025 01:58 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
916: Difference Between Organizer & Strategist
Documentary inspiration
"Strategist versus organizer"
"Their consultants are garbage"
How AOC knew she'd win, from the 2018 documentary
www.welcomestack.org/p/916-differ...
05.08.2025 23:05 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
932: Six Months In and Underwater
Polling drops from inauguration to today
Trump’s second term is six months old today
His numbers?
🔻 Approval down
🔻 Even base is softening
🔻 Every issue down, even immigration
But somehow… still more popular than Trump I.
www.welcomestack.org/p/932-six-mo...
21.07.2025 01:40 — 👍 7 🔁 4 💬 2 📌 0
932: Six Months In and Underwater
Polling drops from inauguration to today
Trump’s second term is six months old today
His numbers?
🔻 Approval down
🔻 Even base is softening
🔻 Every issue down, even immigration
But somehow… still more popular than Trump I.
www.welcomestack.org/p/932-six-mo...
21.07.2025 01:40 — 👍 7 🔁 4 💬 2 📌 0
Janelle Stelson is back to finish the job
Stelson came within a point of being the 219th House Democrat in 2024. Now she's back to finish the job
ICYMI: Janelle Stelson is back and ready to finish the job.
She is running against one of the most extreme Republicans in Congress, and ran in one of the closest races in 2024.
She can win in 2026. www.welcomestack.org/p/janelle-st...
15.07.2025 16:59 — 👍 12 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 1
Of the top 16 House fundraisers, 100% of GOP money is going to competitive races—while 91% of Democratic money is going to safe seats.
Democrats are funding viral videos and list buys. Republicans are funding battlegrounds.
This is a problematic trend.
18.07.2025 13:25 — 👍 155 🔁 65 💬 16 📌 9
Moderate Democrats’ Mamdani conundrum: ‘It’s hard to distance yourself from cool’
Socialist who has support of far-left Democrats like AOC and Bernie Sanders will meet with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Friday
Centrist Democrats in purple states and districts face a conundrum: They know Republicans will tie them to Zohran Mamdani and paint them as radicals. But "It’s hard to distance yourself from cool." as @liamkerr.bsky.social told me.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
18.07.2025 15:07 — 👍 36 🔁 7 💬 15 📌 10
935: A Healthy Bubble
Step out of it for a 2028 preview
🚨 An analysis of the top 16 fundraisers in the House shows 100% of GOP money is going to competitive races
But 91% of Democratic money is going to safe seats
We need smarter donors!
www.welcomestack.org/p/935-a-heal...
17.07.2025 19:09 — 👍 9 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 1
Playbook: Can the White House turn the page on Epstein?
And the House readies for a big crypto vote, while the Senate takes a big step on rescissions.
“Progressives are like ‘Succession,’ centrists are like the NFL,” says @liamkerr.bsky.social. “One gets high ratings across every demographic every single fall, while the other occasionally dominates elite conversation. Mamdani-mania is like the season finale.”
16.07.2025 13:38 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 0
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